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JESUS MAFA. The Ascension, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, Tenn.

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Ascension of Our Lord

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Gospel Reading

Luke 24:44-53 Commentary

by Barbara Lundblad

“The Nurturing Place” was a day care center in Jersey City.

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1st Reading

Acts 1:1-11 Commentary

by Frank L. Crouch

The book of Acts begins by reminding its reader, Theophilus, of an earlier book -- the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:1-4), placing the reader in the midst of an extended story with Jesus at the center.

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Psalm

Psalm 47 Commentary

by Paul O. Myhre

Affirmations of faith are varied across cultures and traditions.

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2nd Reading

Ephesians 1:15-23 Commentary

by Sarah Henrich

The earlier preaching studies for this passage gathered here in Working Preacher surely offer us part of the "wisdom and revelation" given by the Spirit (Ephesians 1:17) to help the "eyes of our hearts" ...

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Resurrection is Promise

by Karoline Lewis

May 05, 2016

I don’t know about you, but I am rather weary of empty promises. You know what I mean -- those expressed by political candidates, those uttered by a family member who has ...

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Sermon Brainwave #356 - Ascension Day

May 05, 2016

[Repeat from 2014] Discussion on texts for Ascension Day: (Gospel) Luke 24:44-53; (1st Reading) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; (2nd Reading) Ephesians 1:15-23.

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